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The Rosetta Stone. Hieroglyphical scripture

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The Rosetta Stone. Hieroglyphical scripture

The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes king. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC. Detail. Hieroglyphical scripture. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

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Decree Epiphanes Fragment Granite Granodiorite Hieroglyph Hieroglyphic Hieroglyphical Hieroglyphics Inscribed Inscription Language Languages Ptolemaic Ptolemies Ptolemy Rashid Rosetta Sais Script Scripture Stele


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1. The Rosetta Stone: A Window into Ancient Egypt's Multi-Script Inscription The Rosetta Stone, a fragment of black granite stele, bears witness to an extraordinary decree issued by Ptolemy V Epiphanes, a Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt during the 2nd century BC. This invaluable artifact, housed in the British Museum in London, is a pivotal piece of world history, offering scholars a unique opportunity to decipher the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic script. Carved in 196 BC, the Rosetta Stone is inscribed with the same decree in three scripts: Ancient Greek, Demotic (a simplified form of Egyptian hieroglyphs), and Hieroglyphics. This multi-script inscription was a deliberate move by Ptolemy V to ensure his decree would be understood by the diverse population of Egypt, which was ruled by the Ptolemaic dynasty at the time. The Hieroglyphic scripture on the Rosetta Stone is a fascinating detail, revealing the intricacy and beauty of this ancient writing system. The scripture's presence on the Rosetta Stone has been instrumental in unlocking the secrets of Egyptian hieroglyphics, providing scholars with a key to understanding the rich history and culture of ancient Egypt. The Rosetta Stone, discovered in the town of Rashid (Rosetta) in 1799, has been a source of fascination and scholarly pursuit for centuries. Its journey from Egypt to England, where it has been displayed at the British Museum since 1802, has solidified its status as a global cultural treasure. This detail image of the Rosetta Stone's Hieroglyphic scripture invites viewers to appreciate the intricacies and complexities of ancient Egyptian writing, while also highlighting the importance of this artifact in the study of history and the development of our understanding of the ancient world.

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